BRK-B vs GL
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs Globe Life Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | GL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $498.66 | $179.31 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $13.92B |
| P/E ratio | 14.8 | 12.4 |
| ROE | 10.50% | 20.46% |
| Profit margin | 19.30% | 19.38% |
| Revenue growth | 4.40% | 5.40% |
| Dividend yield | — | 0.74% |
| Beta | 0.62 | 0.50 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs GL in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 77.3× the market cap of GL.
- GL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.4 vs 14.8).
- GL earns a higher return on equity (20% vs 10%).
- GL is growing revenue faster (5% vs 4%).
- GL pays a dividend (0.74%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
BRK-B return calculator
See what $1,000 in Berkshire Hathaway Inc. would be worth today.
GL return calculator
See what $1,000 in Globe Life Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.